05/10/2023
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"Thank you very much, Chairman Vitter. Welcome, everyone. Welcome to our witnesses. I look forward to this opportunity to discuss the energy challenges that face small businesses."
"Today, I have introduced legislation that will ensure that small businesses who want to undertake energy efficiency projects can qualify for the 504 loan program."
"I have joined with Senator Rob Portman to advance major legislation to ramp up energy efficiency in manufacturing, in buildings, and in the federal government."
"the Small Business Administration's Section 504 program that Senator Shaheen mentioned can be used as a very effective tool for overcoming the first cost and financing issues surrounding efficiency up..."